Category: Home Pools
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Be the change: Go swimming this National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Tomorrow, September 30, is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, and I suggest celebrating with a swim! This day, created to encourage women to take control of their health and to make time for physical activity regularly, is also an opportunity for local organizations to promote the many women’s health resources available in their communities.
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Comparing Pool Water Treatment Methods: Chlorine & Salt
In this two-part series, I’ll compare different pool treatment methods, starting with two of the most common: chlorine, the most common, and salt, often mistaken for being chlorine-free.
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Five questions to ask your pool service company
Are you tired of spending your weekends cleaning and maintaining your pool? Have you been looking for a pool service company, but don’t know what makes one company better than another? Here are five tips to help you choose the best pool service company for you and your pool.
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Four tips for keeping your pool looking brand new
You’ve just installed a new pool, and you want to make sure it looks great for years to come. Here are some pool cleaning tips that will help you extend the life of your pool. Keep your pool clean Clean your pool weekly. Use a vacuum to clean up dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool.…
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Pools and hot tubs boost home list prices in some markets: Trulia
If you live in a state with an “endless summer” and you own a pool, you’re in luck, according to recent data from Trulia.
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Six Steps to Winterizing a Pool
Fall is right around the corner, which means it might be time to prep for cold weather. Winterizing a pool for cold weather is necessary for these key reasons: To protect the pool from damage due to freezing water To keep the pool as clean as possible so re-opening the pool next spring is easier Six…
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5 ways chlorine is harmful to your health [infographic]
While swimming has many fitness advantages, the harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that traditional pool treatment chemicals produce can outweigh its benefits. Here are five ways Clear Comfort can help you enjoy the benefits of swimming without the health hazards produced from traditional chlorinated water.
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Seven healthy and eco-friendly pool product alternatives for swimsuits and toys
Swimsuits, pool toys and sun care products often use materials that are non-biodegradable and harmful to our health. Today, there are some great alternatives.
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Three Fun End-of-Summer Pool Party Ideas
Have you thrown a pool party this year? What are you waiting for? Time is running out! Below are three fun ideas for all different ages.
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How to Get an Eco-Friendly Pool with Clear Comfort [Infographic]
Pools get a lot of flack for not being environmentally friendly, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Clear Comfort customers help the environment in three key ways.